Random Fuzzy
The devil is in the details.
The only info People was given was that "the pair traveled separately to France, with Pitt — who has been filming the upcoming film Wolves in New York City with George Clooney — arriving in Paris on Thursday evening (Feb. 23), while de Ramon arrived a day later" (Feb 24, the day of the Awards.)
De Ramon could have flown to NY and they could have traveled together to Paris. It's a logical route. The separate arrivals is reminiscent of their appearance at the Bono concert and the December birthday dinner where they arrived or left separately.
The other curious point is: why, of all the info they could give, the fact that they arrived separately was what they wanted to share.
He did not have her accompany him to the Globes where he was a nominee and they were both in L.A. He skipped the red carpet and showed up inside with Cynthia Pett Dante.
De Ramon was glammed up and unlike almost all the other women who were dressed for the Paris winter, wore a shiny, skimpy outfit more suited for the summer. Stars often make that sacrifice for the red carpet -- but Brad and Ines did not walk the carpet. In fact, they did not pose for any photos together. He posed alone or with other people but not with her. There is no question she would have wanted to be seen, she posted a selfie in her gown. There was no one around to take a photo of and for her.
Babylon was nominated for Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture by the SAG and the Awards show was two days after César on Feb.26. He had plenty of time to make it and he was headed to L.A. anyway as he was seen filming Wolfs in L.A.'s Chinatown on Feb. 28 -- but he skipped SAG altogether. There seems little doubt which Awards show de Ramon would have preferred to attend. She would have still been cold in that dress but she wouldn't have had to spend half the day flying by herself and more people may have recognized her.
They haven't been in the same city since at least late January when Wolfs started filming in NY. She just arrived so they haven't had much time together, but his attention and body language was towards David Fincher. Seating was arranged so he and Fincher could be side by side. None of the videos show him looking at or talking to her.
It may or may not be a coincidence that stories about them started to reemerge just as Babylon was starting to stream on Paramount + (Feb. 21). I had thought they already threw in the towel for Babylon. It presaged their appearance at the César.
"The 29-year-old looked over the moon as she left her work office in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, holding onto a ceramic vase with an abundance of peonies. Not only that, but under her arm she held onto a bread baguette after receiving the gifts at her workplace."
"A source confirms to PEOPLE that the actor, 59, was indeed the one behind the romantic delivery to his 32-year-old sweetheart."Peonies symbolise good luck and prosperity. Perhaps there's added symbolism when it's peonies and a baguette.
The woman in a white gown visible briefly at the left appears to be Ines. With his back turned to her, he seemed oblivious of her. At no point did he try to draw her into the group or act like he was with anyone else.
One of the women he greeted is Fincher's wife, Ceán Chaffin, who Ines evidently did not know at all -- and Brad made no effort to introduce them. They would eventually meet when they were seated together during the dinner.
Fincher is one of Brad's best friends and neighbor. He also lives in Laughlin Park, down the street from the DeMille. While talking about the "very, very funny friends" who helped him with his acceptance speeches he said, “My man Fincher, we trade barbs every week.”
Not only has Ines not met his closest friends, he did not think of introducing her to them even when they were next to each other. This drives a stake through the heart of the whole story. They are not in fact friends, they do not hang out, and he privately distances himself from the association.
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The above video may have been taken just as they walked in. They seem to be near the entrance / exit. He saw Ceán Chaffin shortly thereafter as the same light fixture is visible from a different angle.
Unlike Ceán Chaffin whom de Ramon evidently did not know or recognize, she was very excited to see the woman in the white and black stitch jacket. She can be heard loudly cutting in as Brad was talking to the woman but he ignored her, he did not pause or glance at her. (What she said sounded like "We have been drinking." Since she is reportedly a "celebrity health coach" -- maybe a health drink?)
His shoulders are turned away from de Ramon. His body language is not inclusive.
He posed for several photos and videos at the reception, notably for the Académie des César and Vanity Fair, but de Ramon was nowhere to be seen. The only other photos of them together came from the Paris Match video when they were seated for dinner.
From what was seen in the videos, he was distant and inattentive. It's why other attendees did not make a connection between them and the videos only incidentally had Ines in the same frame.
The same contradictory message marks all their appearances. Together but not.
From the Bono concert, to her birthday dinner, to Cabo, and now Paris, it would have only needed one photo showing some semblance of intimacy to make the story convincing.
She has been described as a jewelry designer and as a health coach. Whatever their arrangement is, the association can't hurt. It should also serve to end with finality the Jennifer Aniston stories.
Totally under the radar, Angelina spent the previous weekend in NY. This, more than helping Babylon, may have been the objective. The four bags of groceries were clearly not for her -- and unlikely to be for Zahara. They had plenty of room.
The fan site AJ Brasil claimed the photos just posted Feb 25 were taken Monday, Feb. 20 in JFK, but dm and other sites had her out and about with Zahara in NY on Monday. So perhaps she left NYC on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
She appears to be holding her passport so she may be leaving on an international flight. (To Paris? 😊) The other big security is there as well.
AJ Brasil, @angiiejolie
Brad Pitt and Girlfriend Ines de Ramon Enjoy Date Night in Paris After 2023 César Awards: Report https://t.co/wRTOguHfAc
— People (@people) February 25, 2023
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon have reportedly brought their love to the City of Light.
After appearing unannounced at France's annual César Awards on Friday evening, where he surprised director David Fincher with an honor, Pitt, 59, then attended the ceremony's after-dinner at Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées with girlfriend de Ramon, Paris Match reported.
Sources tell PEOPLE that the pair traveled separately to France, with Pitt — who has been filming the upcoming film Wolves in New York City with George Clooney — arriving in Paris on Thursday evening, while de Ramon arrived a day later.
Exclusif : Brad Pitt et sa petite amie Inès de Ramon au Fouquet’s des Champs Élysées, après la cérémonie des César. #Cesar2023 #bradpitt pic.twitter.com/QZB6N72kxE
— Paris Match (@ParisMatch) February 25, 2023
